The first time that I met my mate
Was in the roller rink where I went to skate
It was early in the decade, around 83
Back then, Maskalls was the place to be
Paid to quit for your entry fee
I'd glide into the arena, ecstasy
When you were seven, you didn't realize
Most of the adults were stoned out of their eyes
Some jacked up on the seats around the edge
Others were so *** that they turned into bed
I didn't care cause I made my pledge
Roller skating at Maskalls got respect
I used to listen to Public Enemy
Eric B and Rakim and BVSMP
But before that, in 1983, I'd go break dancing after my tea.
Down the youth club, eating the fruit pastels, Saturday morning I'd go down to Moscow's.
It was my favorite place to go, dancing all day at the roller disco.
1983, you know, safe as fall.